Actors Needed for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Play
Seeking males and females for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: "In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling book and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs. Additional info: No experience necessary; all levels of experience are welcome. Actors do not need to prepare anything ahead of time, but if you wish to read through them, the audition sides (sort selections from the script) that will be used during the auditions are attached. Rehearsals will take place from October 13 through December 4 on weekdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Performances will be on weekends from December 5th through 21st in the VK Garage Theater. Please download the attached audition packet for details. If interested, please apply.
9 roles
A leading role. When the usual director ends up in the hospital, Grace steps up to direct the annual Christmas pageant. Mother to Beth and Charlie and wife to Bob. Must be comfortable leading the pageant within the play, which includes directing a large group of children on stage. She exudes warmth, humor, compassion, grit, and determination.
A solid family man. Husband to Grace and father to Beth and Charlie. Must have good comedic timing and be able to present witty dialogue smoothly. He is not a fan of the pageant, but he is a big fan of his wife and supports her in her efforts.
Large (personality) and in charge. Imperious. Managerial in voice and manner. The usual director of the Christmas Pageant (and almost everything else) who is sidelined by an untimely broken leg. Has trouble letting go and relinquishing control. A bossy know-it-all.
A church lady. A pleasant, motherly woman, but not a fan of the Herdmans.
A church lady. A younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong.
The minister of the church. Father of Elmer.
A church lady. Mother of Hobie.
A church lady.
(At least 2)
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